Oct. 9, 2013

Duke Behnke

Butler is the Neenah woman who was ordered to destroy a patch of milkweed in her backyard because an ordinance classified it as a noxious weed. Butler refused, arguing the life cycle of the monarch butterfly relies on milkweed. Post-Crescent Media publicized her case, and within a few weeks, the city changed its ordinance.

Benner and Cardoza are parents who were upset over the Town of Neenah’s decision to cut funding for a crossing guard at Lakeview Elementary School. They put pressure on both town and city officials, who subsequently agreed to jointly fund the position.

These women made a difference with little more than courage and persistence. That’s the great thing about American government.

If you encounter a law or policy that should be changed for the greater good, take a stand and contact me to see how Post-Crescent Media can help.